

Miami Tech Works EPIC Challenge: Student Showcase
Welcome
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the students of the EPIC Innovation Challenge. Over the past six weeks, 52 students across 13 employer-partner teams have tackled real-world business and technology challenges — and today they share what they built. The day runs in two parts: a main-stage showcase featuring standout teams, followed by an open Project Expo where every team demonstrates their work one-on-one. We’re glad you’re here to see it.
Format at a Glance
Part 1 — Main Stage: Six standout teams give short stage presentations to the full audience.
Part 2 — Project Expo: All 13 teams staff tables simultaneously while guests, employers, and circulate for live demos.
Closing Program: Recognition, certificates, and a group photo bring everyone back together to wrap the day.
Cohort
13 employer partners · 6 main-stage presenting teams
Program Agenda
Welcome Reception
9:30 AM Doors Open & Welcome Reception
Check-in and networking.
Part 1 — Main-Stage Presentations
10:00 AM Opening & Welcome
Welcome and introduction of campus leadership; overview of Miami Tech Works and the EPIC Innovation Challenge; format and housekeeping.
10:15 AM Stage Presentations — Six Teams
Six selected teams present from the stage, ~15 minutes each (presentation plus Q&A).
11:00 AM Stretch Break
A short reset between presentation blocks.
11:10 AM Stage Presentations Continue
Remaining stage teams present.
11:55 AM Stage Wrap & Transition to Expo
Teams move to their assigned tables; guests invited to grab lunch and begin circulating.
Part 2 — Project Expo (Tabling)
12:10 PM Open Expo — All 13 Tables Live
Every team staffs a table for live demos and one-on-one conversation. Lunch is available throughout, so the floor stays active. Guests are encouraged to visit every table.
1:00 PM Mid-Point Announcement
A brief thank-you to partners and a highlight of standout work.
1:45 PM Last Call
Final opportunity to visit tables before wind-down.
Closing Program — All Reconvene
2:00 PM Recap
The day in review; thanks to teams and partners.
2:10 PM Awards & Recognition
Recognition of standout projects.
2:25 PM Certificates Presentation
Certificates presented to participating students.
2:45 PM Closing Remarks & Group Photo
Thank-you to learners, employers, and partners, followed by a group photo.
2:55 PM Wrap & Goodbyes
Project Expo — Table Guide
During the Project Expo, use this guide to find each team. Tables are numbered around the room.
A big thank you to the follow employer partners!
Wahoo Bay
TriMerge Consulting Group
Miami-Dade County
MCM
DataRemote
Patterned
Marriott
ALOYD
Sneaker Impact
Yotel Robotics
Dreamaker
Archangel
FEAM Aero
Event Location:
MDC North Campus
Building 3 (McArthur Hall), Floor 2, Conference Center, Room 3249
Parking Information:
North Campus Visitor's Parking: Parking: Please Park at Lot 15 and walk over via Busway over to McArthur Hall (Building 3) and head to the second floor.
Thank you for celebrating our students. Powered by Miami Tech Works at Miami Dade College, funded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.